Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate examination and incomplete records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and bipolar affective disorder, but the examiner found no PTSD on the basis of lack of in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of schizophrenia is related to his military service and has granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's alternate theory of entitlement regarding his alleged military sexual trauma is also being considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atresia of the left ear was aggravated by service, warranting service connection. However, there is no evidence linking his current psychiatric disorder to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was granted, while his PTSD claim was denied. The decision is considered mixed as it involves both granted and denied issues.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Bipolar Disorder).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, neck condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression). The decision also noted that there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service injuries related to these conditions.

Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as the Veteran's current condition is not related to service.,Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, claimed as manic depressive disorder, was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder and degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service-connected disabilities. Service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome is also granted.

The Veteran's HIV, gastrointestinal issues, and psychiatric problems are related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds insufficient evidence to link his schizophrenia to service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his in-service sexual assault and therefore grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred in active duty due to military sexual trauma.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if any psychiatric disability and/or dementia are related to active military service due to head trauma during boxing.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's arthritis of bilateral upper and lower extremities did not manifest in service, within one year of service, or is related to service. The Board also found that her gout was not incurred in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and hypertension claims are pending.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder that is related to his military service, and therefore denied the claim.